The best 3 days Mount Meru hiking tour overview
3 days Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to the Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
The mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The 3 Days Mount Meru Climb and Hike is the best for acclimatisation prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing.
The mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem.
This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of the wildlife that inhabits the area.
Hiking Mount Meru in three days is a challenging adventure that requires good physical condition and proper preparation.
The most popular route for a 3-day hike is the Momella route, which starts from Arusha National Park and offers stunning views of the mountain and its surroundings.
On the first day, hikers start early in the morning and hike for about 4-6 hours to reach the Miriakamba Hut, which stands at 2,514 meters (8,250 feet).
The trail is steep and can be challenging, but hikers can enjoy stunning views of the mountain and its surroundings.
On the second day, hikers continue to hike for about 4-5 hours to reach the Saddle Hut, which stands at 3,570 meters (11,713 feet).
The trail passes through heathlands and offers a chance to spot unique wildlife such as the colobus monkey and the bushbuck.
On the third day, hikers wake up early in the morning and hike for about 4-6 hours to reach the summit at Socialist Peak, which stands at 4,562 meters (14,967 feet).
The trail is steep and rocky, but hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape before descending back to the Momella Gate.
This best 3-day Momella route to Mount Meru in 3 days is a challenging adventure that requires good physical condition and proper preparation, but it offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the highest peaks in Tanzania and experience its stunning natural beauty.
Included
- Guide
- Tax
- Crew wages
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Cook
- Park Fees
- Gate transfer
- Ranger
- 4 Lunches
- Guide
- Porters
Excluded
- Flights
- Visas
- Non-climbing accommodation
- Tipping the crew
- Additional Park fees
Tour Plan
Day 01: Drive from Arusha Momelar Gate to Miriakampa Hut
Elevation (m): 1,387m to 1,500m Elevation (ft): 4,921ft. to 3,000ft. Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat:
Montane Forest Budget Lodging: Miriakampa Hut Starting from Momela Gate, the track passes through open grassland with Cape buffalo and warthogs.
With luck, you may also see giraffes and elephants. Continue a steady climb through the montane forest. You can have your lunch at the famous “Fig Tree.”
After lunch, the trek continues through a less dense forest, where there are lots of birds and monkeys, including the black and white colobus monkey.
By mid-afternoon, you will have your first close views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone.
Miriakampa Hut, situated in an idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro.
Day 02: Hike Miriakampa Hut to Saddle Hut, afternoon hike up Little Meru
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: forest and moorland Budget Lodging: Saddle Hut
The walk from Miriakampa Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a steep, sustained climb all the way.
Starting through a beautiful and lush montane forest, the path continues beyond the halfway point of Elephant Back Ridge and carries on uphill through the giant heather and other moorland vegetation to reach Saddle Hut for lunch.
In the afternoon, you can make the short climb to the nearby summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut
Day 03:Hike to Summit then down to trail head, return to Arusha
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565 m to 2,514 m Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft Distance: 5 km up; 13 km down. Hiking Time: 12–14 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Moorland and Montane Forest Summit day has an early start at around 12:00 a.m.There is a 1-hour steep climb to Rhino Point, then the path continues along a ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point.
The summit of Socialist Peak (4,566 m) is an hour further on a steep path with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.
Depending on your speed, you will enjoy the sunrise at Cobra Point or the summit.
The views are stunning: the cliffs of the Crater Rim, the Ash Cone rising from the crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and the Rift Valley.
The route back to Rhino Point in the sharp morning light, along a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and the sheer cliffs of the inner wall, is one of the most dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa.
Brunch and a brief rest are taken at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to Miriakampa Hut and then to Arusha.
